BATCH NEW-SOUTHERN KITCHEN AND TAP
223 CLEMATIS ST · WEST PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County · FL 33401
Inspection Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 3 rodent droppings under bar by front door. Operator removed rodent droppings and washed and sanitized floor under bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1)Observed Flip top refrigerator ; chicken (44-46F – Cold Holding); due to overfilled container. Operator moved the over filled chicken to walkin refrigerator. ** 2) observed at Draw refrigerator under grill; Fish (44F – Cold Holding); Poultry (44F – Cold Holding) Operator placed bags of ice on fish and chicken. All food not prep or portion today Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Can opener soiled with food debris. Operator sent to dishwasher area. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at bar hand sink with soda gun and metal container. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed sanitizer in unlabeled spray bottle. Operator labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic 10
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in flour container. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed above mop sink. **Warning**
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at rear door missing cove molding tile single service storage. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach under pos at bar. Operator removed and sanitized under bar pos. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear door **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. 1) Observed at rear door tile broken under rear door at single service storage. 2) Observed multiple broken tile at expo line , dishwasher area **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in water at 72 degrees. Operator removed water. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust at shelf's under expo line. **Warning**
32-17-4Basic – Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed at men's room. **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mops in mop bucket. Operator hang mops to dry . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 4:49 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.